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First-year forward Sarah Yang attempts a slide tackle during a Cats home game. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Women’s soccer team struggles in CCAA opener

Gabriel Moreno // September 23, 2016

After an undefeated preseason, the women's soccer team has struggled in the CCAA with a 0-2 record.Last season, the team went 8-3-1 during their league play and started out the year with a worse preseason...

Whitney Branham receives help getting up after knocking down a shot. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

WNBA remains out of reach

Cydney Nance // September 20, 2016

With preseason starting in a matter of weeks, the Chico State women’s basketball team is preparing to have a better season this semester, after ending last year with a six-game losing streak. While...

Junior defender Brooke Coelho looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Women’s soccer 0-2 in the CCAA

Kenta Mcafee // September 19, 2016

The Chico State women's soccer team took on the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters on Sept. 18 on the Otters home field and lost their second CCAA game 0-1.The loss brings the 'Cats overall record to 4-2-1...

Chico State womens soccer charges onto the field during their first home game of the season. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Wildcat teams prepare for CCAA

Gabriel Moreno // September 19, 2016

Sept. 16 marks the first day of the California Collegiate Athletic Association series for most of the teams at Chico State. Athletes are able to get their feet wet during the preseason games and through...

Olivia Mediano delivers a kill during the Cats preseason home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Mediano leads volleyball to first CCAA win

Kenta Mcafee // September 19, 2016

The Chico State women's volleyball team took on the Cal State East Bay Pioneers on the 'Cats home court in their first game of the CCAA on Sept. 16. Chico State swept the Pioneers 3-0, to bring their season...

Frankie Palmer struggles to break free during a Chico State home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s soccer faces last minute loss

Kenta Mcafee // September 19, 2016

The Chico State men's soccer team took on the San Francisco Gators on Sept. 16 in their first game of league, and lost 1-0 in the final minute of play.The loss brings the 'Cats overall record to 1-3-1...

Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Chico State ranked No. 8 among the best public universities

Amber Martin // September 17, 2016

Chico State was ranked among the top ten public schools in the Western region of the United States by U.S. News.The university was ranked No. 8 among the schools in the Western region, but No. 5 in the...

Chico State sophomore defender Korie Bozart dribbles the ball away from an opponent during the Cats home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

‘Cats lose first game of CCAA

Kenta Mcafee // September 17, 2016

The Chico State women's soccer team took on the San Francisco Gators and lost on the Gators' home field on Sept. 16, in the first game of CCAA.The loss breaks the unbeaten streak they earned in the preseason...

Abbey McGrew takes a swing in a tournament last year. Photo Courtesy of Abbey McGrew

Women’s golf team claims third

Kenta Mcafee // September 16, 2016

The Chico State women's golf team opened up their season on Sept. 12 at the Art of Golf Classic in San Francisco and claimed third on the first day of the competition.The team was lead by senior Bianca...

Bianca Armanini poses with former teammate Dani OKeefe at a tournament last season. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Women’s golf clinches third

Kenta Mcafee // September 14, 2016

The women's golf team continued their performance at the Art of Golf Classic on Sept. 13, and shot a team total of 67-over par 643.Senior Abbey McGrew led the team to their third place win after placing...

Whats the deal with Apple Music?

What’s the deal with Apple Music?

Elias Denny // September 14, 2016

Apple Music's recent history of streaming select artist's highly anticipated albums exclusively on their service sparks controversy among millennial music streamers. Chico State students share their thoughts...

Chico State womens cross country trains before their invitational. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Wildcats kick off season with a win

Kenta Mcafee // September 14, 2016

Chico State men's and women's cross country opened their season's with a first place finish at the Humboldt State Invitational on Sept. 10.The men's team had a commanding lead over their competition, finishing...

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